Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle frye and son wilton nh box and one for details on

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The wood is in excellent condition

I'd guess that this wonderful old wooden toy row boat has seen some pools and ponds

or it could certainly be used as a planter or small serving bowl

There is some unevenness to the surface coloration

Primitive Antique Kitchen Paddle with Jointed Cross Handle frye and son wilton nh box and one for details onThis is really a wonderful, very old kitchen paddle with a terrific patina, and quite an unusual one, with horizontal handle at the end. The paddle itself beautifully extends all the way through the handle, with the end visible on the other side, and a couple of old fat nails holding it securely in place. I'd guess it was an apple butter paddle, with the handle allowing for an extra good grip, but it also might have been the all purpose go to for all